With everything that is going on in the world, we have unfortunate news today -- John Bolton has resigned. I think those of us on the 'right' figured the new Democratic majority would never back Bolton, but it is still sad news. Bolton was the only good thing at the United nations. Drudge is reporting that Democrat, George Mitchell is on the short list.
First Rumsfeld is canned, then Mel “Amnesty” Martinez is nominated for RNC chair, and now allegedly he’s thinking of appointing a Democrat to the UN. He’s really embracing this bipartisan thing, huh?Potential Machiavellian silver lining: maybe Bush has military plans for Iran and wants to trade on the international goodwill Mitchell earned from the Irish peace process when the attack eventually comes. --Hot Air
It seems that 'the incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Democratic Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, said he saw “no point in considering Mr. Bolton’s nomination again.”'
Read a roundup of blogger response at Stop the ACLU
America is at a crossroads. Actually the world is at a crossroads. Not having John Bolton at the UN is a setback. Biga's Rants posts:
There are three options: There is a turn that will lead to major conflict. There is a turn that will allow a "peaceful" suppression of what we westerners supposedly hold dear. The last is to stay put and watch the world go by hoping it doesn't turn our way. [snip]Making the wrong turn gives the impression that something is being done and progress is being made. Unfortunately it is progress towards our own demise. Slowly but surely people will abdicate their desires and needs in order to obtain their idea of peace. [snip]
Olmert is ready to sacrifice Israel. The US government is ready to do the same. All around the world the Islamists have decided to attack while the western nations appease or sit idle. Doesn't bode well for the good guys.
Without Bolton it will be much harder to get anything worthwhile out of the UN.
Also see:
CNN: Bolton WHO? at 123Beta
A Real Shame, The Gentle Cricket via 123Beta
Read about an American hero, Major Troy Gilbert, at Cop the Truth. He is the pilot of the F-16 that crashed in Iraq last week near Anbar province while providing support for ground forces.
Biga's Rants has video of Benjamin Netanyahu . Can you imagine how different things would be going for the Israelis if he were in charge? I like that man.
Keith Ellison Disrepects American Traditions , at Right Wing Guy
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